Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of other or different origin; characterized by heterogenesis.
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- adjective genetics of, or relating to the
genes of differentspecies
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Examples
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I do, however, believe that a noble homogenic love in early life will sometimes help a lad to avoid a low standard of heterogenic attachment.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion Havelock Ellis 1899
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The clean-minded heterogenic man is apt to look upon such a view of the genital organs as monstrous; we, on the other hand, are compelled (at least for ourselves) to regard it as the natural and pure one.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion Havelock Ellis 1899
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#The interess in portraing people who difere from mainstream culture, an heterogenic mix of opinions, postures and values always fascinated me.
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Historically, this term came about in large part due to the heterogenic makeup of the majority of Americans.
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